Arunachal Pradesh ,one of the most sparsely populated states of India, covers an area of
83743 sq. Kms. This region acquired an independent political status in January 20, 1972, when it was declared as Union Territory under the name of Arunachal Pradesh. The state of Arunachal Pradesh Bill was passed by the Parliament in 1986 and with effect from February 20, 1987 Arunachal Pradesh became the
24th state of Indian Union.

ARUNACHAL PRADESH ... the land of dawnlit mountains.Arunachal lies on the North Eastern tip of India bordering Myanmar on the east, Bhutan on the west and China on the north and the state of Assam on the south. Evergreen forest covers more than 60 percent of Arunachal Pradesh with its numerous turbulent streams, roaring rivers, deep gorges, lofty mountains, snow-clad shining peaks, hundreds and thousands of species of flora and fauna. Its endless variations of scenic beauty are the first to greet sunrise in the country.

Arunachal Pradesh, Crowns northeastern India & is the first state to greet the rising sun. Its a densely forested state, sharing a border with China, and its people are as varied as its terrain. There are; the gentle & cultured Monpas, the Thongi who have had treaties with the authorities in the valley for more than a thousand year, the warriors of the Bangni-Nishi & the Tagin; the Apatanis whose methods of rice cultivation have drawn the attention of scientists from all over the world. The greatest attraction of Arunachal will be its varied and interesting people. Visitors should note also that the Arunachal's Namdapha National Park covers the world's greatest range of altitudes; from 200 m to 4,500 m. Itanagar is the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal Pradesh is proud of having more than five hundred rare species of orchids. The rivers of Arunachal Pradesh are ideal for angling, boating, rafting and its rugged terrain is suitable for trekking, hiking and holidaying in a serene atmosphere. Arunachal Pradesh, a sentinel of the country on the north east, is an ancient land which also finds it's mention in the early literature such as the Kalika Purana, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.

It is known that it was here that Parasuram washed away his sins, Vyasa meditated, Bhismaka founded his kingdom, Lord Krishna married his consort, Rukmini, king Balinarayana drew men for his armies from among the hardy people. The sixth Dalai Lama was born on the soil of Arunachal Pradesh and the 13th found refuge and safety here.

Right at the top of north-eastern India, crowning its six clustered sisters like a protective helmet, is Arunachal Pradesh, the `Land of the Dawn-lit- Mountains.' This is the first Indian soil to greet the morning sun. Dawn first illuminates Arunachal's border with China: a long border which stretches all the way from its east, over to its northern boundaries and down to its north- western edge where it merges with Tibet. To its west is Bhutan and on its southern end it touches Assam, Nagaland and Burma before sweeping up to China.

Area : 83,743 Sq. Km
Population :8,64,558
Best Season: October-March
Clothing :Cottons (summer) ,Heavy Woollens (winter)
Capital :Itanagar
Languages spoken: Hindi,Assamese,English.